Curtis Recruitment Limited
Payroll & Finance Administrator

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Payroll & Finance Administrator
We are recruiting for a Payroll & Finance Administrator for a hands-on role, supporting the Finance Manager and being an integral part of the finance team. You will take full responsibility for multi-site payroll processing and be involved the entire finance cycle and is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to end-to-end accounting processes and further develop your skills.
The Payroll & Finance Administrator will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to progress your career and receive study support if desired. The office is conveniently located with dedicated parking options provided.
Responsibilities
As Payroll & Finance Administrator your responsibilities will include:
- Payroll Management – Complete ownership of the payroll cycle; gathering and reviewing departmental wage sheets, managing complex holiday and pension inputs, processing leavers, and ensuring absolute accuracy before system uploads.
- Compliance & Reporting – Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns to HMRC, including apprenticeship levy calculations, and act as the main point of contact for pension providers.
- Accounts Payable – End-to-end management of supplier invoices, including accurate coding, matching to delivery documentation, statement reconciliations, and vendor query resolution.
- Revenue & Cash Reconciliation – Reconcile daily multi-site sales sheets and system reports against cash/card receipts, completing robust daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Month-End Support – Assist the Finance Manager with period-end preparation, providing accurate data to support stock tracking and balance sheet analysis.
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We welcome applications from applicants with the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in a dedicated payroll administration role, coupled with transactional finance experience, i.e. accounts payable or ledger management.
- AAT qualification (Level 3 or above) or progress toward a professional accounting qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Exceptional numerical accuracy, high attention to detail, and a proactive approach to solving discrepancies.
- Proficient in MS Excel and comfortable adapting quickly to new internal operating and accounting systems and payroll platforms.
- Trustworthy, discrete, and comfortable handling highly confidential business and payroll data.
- Strong communication skills for building relationships with vendors and operational managers.
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